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Archana Pawar

Archana Pawar

Pune

Summary

Dynamic System Administrator with proven skills in Windows server administration, PowerShell automation, and network security implementation. Achievements include reducing file access latency by 40% and optimizing login times by 30%.

Delivered support for enterprise Active Directory and PKI environments using ADCS, DNS, LDAP, SCCM, Azure AD, and PowerShell.

Resolved issues involving FSMO role transfers, AD replication, DFSR, Kerberos authentication, account lockouts, LDAP, Group Policy implementation, and user profiles.

Supported certificate lifecycle management, smart card authentication, Windows Time Service, and domain trust integrity.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Administrator

Concentrix
Pune
12.2020 - 03.2025

• Administered Windows servers, AD, DNS, and enterprise systems across large, multi-site environments.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex Active Directory replication, DFSR, FSMO role transfer, and domain trust issues.
• Automated routine tasks using PowerShell, improving operational efficiency.

• Implemented firewall rules, endpoint protection, and security hardening measures.
• DFS Deployment: Reduced file access latency by 40 percent using DFS Namespaces and DFSR.
• Folder Redirection Optimization: Reduced login times by 30 percent, and improved data security.
• GPO Standardization: Reduced configuration inconsistencies by 25 percent across the organization.
• Managed LSASS monitoring, auditing policies, and authentication troubleshooting (Kerberos and NTLM).

• Troubleshot Kerberos authentication, account lockouts, LDAP-related issues, and Windows Time Service misconfigurations impacting authentication and trust relationships.

• Managed PKI operations, including certificate template deployment, auto-enrollment, expired/invalid certificates, and CRL distribution.

Sr Technical Support Executive

TCS
Pune
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Delivered seamless copper broadband relocations for Telstra customers by coordinating technician dispatches, working with multiple internal teams, and managing cases through successful service activation.
  • Ensured customer moves were fast, reliable, and stress-free, while proactively raising and escalating incidents related to non-connectivity and outages.

Technical Support Executive

IBM/Concentrix
Pune
09.2011 - 10.2016
  • Troubleshot Virgin Media fiber-optic broadband services by diagnosing modem, router, and hub issues for residential customers; optimized broadband speeds, resolved intermittent and non-connectivity issues, and communicated outage-related downtime.
  • Coordinated technician dispatches, and escalated high-priority incidents and complex technical roadblocks to Level 2 support.

Search Associate (Digital Marketing)

Communicate2
Pune
09.2009 - 09.2010

• Worked on internet marketing campaigns, bid management, and account analysis.
• GAP Certified with 88 percent in Google Advertising (2010).
• Supported keyword research, ad content review, and performance documentation.
• Gained foundational experience in digital marketing and online campaign communication.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

Pune University
Pune, India
10-2006

Skills

  • Windows server administration
  • Virtual infrastructure management
  • Network security implementation
  • PowerShell automation
  • Active Directory management
  • Cloud computing
  • Active Directory: DNS, Group Policy, PowerShell
  • Automation, DFS, Folder redirection
  • Authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM)
  • Security auditing, Endpoint Security

Certification

• MTA: Security Fundamentals (98-367) – Microsoft
• MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365) – Microsoft
• MTA: Networking Fundamentals (98-366) – Microsoft
• MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349) – Microsoft
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) – Microsoft
• GAP Certified (Google Advertising Professional) – Score: 88%

Timeline

System Administrator

Concentrix
12.2020 - 03.2025

Sr Technical Support Executive

TCS
12.2016 - 01.2020

Technical Support Executive

IBM/Concentrix
09.2011 - 10.2016

Search Associate (Digital Marketing)

Communicate2
09.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Science - Computer Science

Pune University
Archana Pawar